Under the Glacier
Original title: Kristnihald undir Jökli
Overview
Our hero is Umbi (an acronym for emissary of the bishop), sent by him to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell-glacier. In particular he is to look into the conduct and behavior of Jón Prímus, the old pastor at Snæfell. Fantastic rumors are rife: amongst other things it is said that a corpse is lodged in the glacier! Armed with his tape recorder and notebook, Umbi embarks upon his mission. He tries to question the weird locals, a weird lot, but gets evasive answers. Slowly he is dragged into a quagmire of strange happenings and his efforts to understand only make him confused. If at the beginning he is a chipper, a mere device, by the end of the story he is inextricably involved, a committed participant in the bizarre events.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Guðný Halldórsdóttir
- Writers
- Halldór Laxness, Gerald Wilson
- Producers
- Ralph Christians, Halldór Þorgeirsson
- Production
- Umbi s.f., Magma Films Ltd., Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Frequently asked questions
What is Under the Glacier rated?
Under the Glacier has an audience rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 6 votes.
Who directed Under the Glacier?
Under the Glacier was directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir.
When was Under the Glacier released?
Under the Glacier was released in 1989.
